Coiled Rag Rug Instructions

How to make rag rugs.

Coiled rag rug instructions. This project is a great way to use up leftover fabric scraps and makes a decorative basket that s also useful. It s a terrific way of using up lots of scrap fabric that is too worn out or stained for sewing projects i ve used old sheets fabric remnants and old clothing. Rags old clothing old sheets ect. I suggest doing this while listening to pa s fiddle band cd for full homesteading effect.

This design requires no sewing between the rows. This is a great way to use up old fabric from worn clothing vintage cloths or other sources of fabric items which are looking a bit tatty. Sep 7 2014 simple to follow instructions for making a rag rug using clothesline and leftover fabric. Now that it s finished i want to show you how to make your own.

You use the fabric itself to hold the rows together. How to make a flat wrapped fabric rug. I ve been working on this coiled and crochet rug slowly for months and months. I ve made this one from old sheets assorted fabric scraps and some strong twine.

Making crochet rag rugs. Crochet a coiled scrap fabric rag rug adapted from a basket making technique this coiled and crocheted circular rug is perfect for using up woven fabric scraps. Here s a tutorial on how to make rag rugs so you can make some too. Instead of using traditional basket materials a rug is made by.

I plan to make more as i find more sheets so we have pretty rugs all throughout our new house. Ann s homemade clothesline coiled rug close up of pattern give your rug a design alternate fabric selections on each row i love making clothesline rugs because there is no sewing except when you make a little circle at the end of your clothesline to start the rug. Crocheting a round rag rug is as simple as can be. Finally the tutorial you ve all been waiting for.

The technique of flat wrapped rug making developed from an ancient method for making baskets. This collection of free rag rug crochet patterns includes a wide variety of designs that all make excellent use of old fabric strips.